Discuss: The Fatherland of Apples
19 comments
1 Mike on May 30, 2008
2 Mike on May 30, 2008
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3 mike on May 30, 2008
This is a very neat story. I have collected a few “heirloom” fruit trees for my garden. However, it would truly amazing to have a wild fruit tree from the “source”. Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase seeds from these trees or if a rare nursery in the US might have these fruit trees for sale?
4 Maggie on May 31, 2008
For me it was pure enjoyment to read this article, because I was fascinated by the section in Pollan’s book that described the origins of the apple. It would be terrible to lose this wonderful and necessary forest in Kazhakstan. We need all the original plant sources for our very survival.
5 Robert Riversong on May 31, 2008
This reminds me of my favorite story,“The Man Who Planted Trees and Grew Happiness” by Jean Giono
(http://www.vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/plantedtrees.pdf). Such men plant their dreams, nurture them with persistence, and cultivate hope.
6 Richard on Jun 02, 2008
What a wonderful story! Apple forests…amazing.
7 Geo on Jun 08, 2008
A good source for antique apples
8 Steve on Jun 13, 2008
It would be nice if conservation organizations were involved in preserving the Almaty apple forests. Does anyone know of any efforts?
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It is a wonderful story filled with hope and fear for the future and longing. I was wondering how I could contact Aimak Dzangaliev or anyone else involved in keeping the apples’ diversity intact.